2017 NFL DRAFT Thread

RedneckNiner · Post #1001 » by **RedneckNiner** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:43 am

Lynch stocking the draft

ChrisPozz · Post #1002 » by **ChrisPozz** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:43 am

Saints go with Alvin Kamara. Didn't like him as much as others did BUT I am willing to concede that he is ONE running back that I have a higher chance of being wrong on than others. I usually feel pretty confident in my prognostication skills on RBs but he's one I could be wrong on but right now I don't think so.

Post #1003 » by **CalamityX12** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:43 am

so, why should we be happy about Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado?

Post #1004 » by **Ray_Dogg** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:45 am

I don't like the trade out. Not at all.

Saints second next year ain't gonna be that great imo. And it is next year. I wanted more help now.

ChrisPozz · Post #1005 » by **ChrisPozz** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:45 am

CalamityX12 wrote:so, why should we be happy about Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado?

Repost...

Moreau or Douglas would've been RIGHT there for me but Witherspoon was in my top 3 left. I'll take it with a bunch of pleasure considering I almost never get a CB I want.

EXTREMELY smart kid. Was pre-med. John Lynch may have liked his baseball background. Also plays soccer. Has an incredibly deep family history as well. Really interesting kid. Will have a ton of otpions when he's done with football.

Teams only completed 26.5% of their passes when throwing at him this year. Had 20 PDs this year (top 2 in the nation). Sadly, he almost never turned those PDs into INTs.

Post #1006 » by **Ray_Dogg** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:45 am

CalamityX12 wrote:so, why should we be happy about Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado?

Height, length, speed. Pass breakup machine. Says he wants to put on 10 pounds. He could develop into something special.

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #1007 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:45 am

Ray, your boy Kamara just got lucky in getting this opportunity to play with Drew Brees.

ChrisPozz · Post #1008 » by **ChrisPozz** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:46 am

ChrisPozz wrote:
CalamityX12 wrote:so, why should we be happy about Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado?

Repost...

Moreau or Douglas would've been RIGHT there for me but Witherspoon was in my top 3 left. I'll take it with a bunch of pleasure considering I almost never get a CB I want.

EXTREMELY smart kid. Was pre-med. John Lynch may have liked his baseball background. Also plays soccer. Has an incredibly deep family history as well. Really interesting kid. Will have a ton of otpions when he's done with football.

Teams only completed 26.5% of their passes when throwing at him this year. Had 20 PDs this year (top 2 in the nation). Sadly, he almost never turned those PDs into INTs.

And one thing that will help him tremendously is an NFL caliber strength and conditioning program. He just gets pushed around more than a guy with that size should but he's got the body to add to it IMO if he's serious about it and takes what he's given.

Post #1009 » by **CalamityX12** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:46 am

Read on Twitter

feel a little better

Post #1010 » by **CalamityX12** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:47 am

ChrisPozz wrote:
ChrisPozz wrote:
CalamityX12 wrote:so, why should we be happy about Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado?

Repost...

Moreau or Douglas would've been RIGHT there for me but Witherspoon was in my top 3 left. I'll take it with a bunch of pleasure considering I almost never get a CB I want.

EXTREMELY smart kid. Was pre-med. John Lynch may have liked his baseball background. Also plays soccer. Has an incredibly deep family history as well. Really interesting kid. Will have a ton of otpions when he's done with football.

Teams only completed 26.5% of their passes when throwing at him this year. Had 20 PDs this year (top 2 in the nation). Sadly, he almost never turned those PDs into INTs.

And one thing that will help him tremendously is an NFL caliber strength and conditioning program. He just gets pushed around more than a guy with that size should but he's got the body to add to it IMO if he's serious about it and takes what he's given.

Is he someone serious about Football despite the many options out there for him?

Post #1011 » by **Ray_Dogg** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:47 am

Bingo_AlphaMan wrote:Ray, your boy Kamara just got lucky in getting this opportunity to play with Drew Brees.

Yeah I guess. I wasn't as high on him as the draftniks. But this is a good fit. Doesn't have to be an every down back or run between the tackles. Just take passes out of the backfield and not fumble the ball.

CrimsonCrew · Post #1012 » by **CrimsonCrew** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:48 am

Ray_Dogg wrote:I don't like the trade out. Not at all.

Saints second next year ain't gonna be that great imo. And it is next year. I wanted more help now.

Did really just do a swap? The saints could easily be a playoff team, and next year is not likely to be as deep as this year.

RedneckNiner · Post #1013 » by **RedneckNiner** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:48 am

I am loving Lynchs first draft he's killing it

Post #1014 » by **Ray_Dogg** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:49 am

CrimsonCrew wrote:
Ray_Dogg wrote:I don't like the trade out. Not at all.

Saints second next year ain't gonna be that great imo. And it is next year. I wanted more help now.

Did really just do a swap? The saints could easily be a playoff team, and next year is not likely to be as deep as this year.

All we got added was a **** 7th. I'm super pissed. We could have added another potential starter. Right now. Ton of talent was available. Pissssssed.

Post #1015 » by **CalamityX12** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:49 am

Rams take Cupp

clyde21 · Post #1016 » by **clyde21** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:50 am

CalamityX12 wrote:so, why should we be happy about Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado?

I'm not a huge fan but I can see why some would like him. Extremely lengthy and an outstanding athlete. Gets his hands on a lot of balls.

ChrisPozz · Post #1017 » by **ChrisPozz** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:51 am

CalamityX12 wrote:
ChrisPozz wrote:
ChrisPozz wrote:
Repost...

Moreau or Douglas would've been RIGHT there for me but Witherspoon was in my top 3 left. I'll take it with a bunch of pleasure considering I almost never get a CB I want.

EXTREMELY smart kid. Was pre-med. John Lynch may have liked his baseball background. Also plays soccer. Has an incredibly deep family history as well. Really interesting kid. Will have a ton of otpions when he's done with football.

Teams only completed 26.5% of their passes when throwing at him this year. Had 20 PDs this year (top 2 in the nation). Sadly, he almost never turned those PDs into INTs.

And one thing that will help him tremendously is an NFL caliber strength and conditioning program. He just gets pushed around more than a guy with that size should but he's got the body to add to it IMO if he's serious about it and takes what he's given.

Is he someone serious about Football despite the many options out there for him?

I've never seen nor heard nor ready anything that would worry me personally. The biggest thing that needs to interest him is the strength and conditioning aspect of it. Well, and learning about different coverages because he didn't play a lot of coverages.

Post #1018 » by **CalamityX12** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:51 am

I agree that there was talent leftover at numerous spots but very happy that we're getting a 2nd next year... I can roll with that.

Still mellow about Akhello

ChrisPozz · Post #1019 » by **ChrisPozz** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:51 am

CalamityX12 wrote:Rams take Cupp

If he proves to be good I'll eat a package of cups for you.

Post #1020 » by **CalamityX12** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:52 am

ChrisPozz wrote:
CalamityX12 wrote:
ChrisPozz wrote:
And one thing that will help him tremendously is an NFL caliber strength and conditioning program. He just gets pushed around more than a guy with that size should but he's got the body to add to it IMO if he's serious about it and takes what he's given.

Is he someone serious about Football despite the many options out there for him?

I've never seen nor heard nor ready anything that would worry me personally. The biggest thing that needs to interest him is the strength and conditioning aspect of it. Well, and learning about different coverages because he didn't play a lot of coverages.

mmm ok.... I know CB became more of a need after Brock release so I'll give it to John..

Hope the kid is really into it and he builds some strength for himself